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Fluorapatite from Paroon, near Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan

 
Fluorapatite from Paroon, near Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan

Fluorapatite from Paroon, near Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorapatite from Paroon, near Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 11867
Mineral:Fluorapatite
Locality:Paroon, near Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan
Description:Rich cluster almost completely covered with purple apatite crystals to 7 mm. The crystals cover almost all sides except the bottom. No damage, no missing crystals. Fluoresces under orange UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:3-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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